Wish List
Below are items that Oakland Animal Services needs to improve the quality of life for shelter animals and to support the volunteer program. If you can contribute any of the following items, please bring them to the shelter or email mwebb@oaklandnet.com. Thank you for your support!
Office Supplies for Volunteers
- Pens
- Dry erase boards
- Dry erase markers
- Small, clear clipboards (5”×7”) for cat profiles
- Information easels
- HP95 and HP96 ink for our printer
- Scissors
Animal Care & Quality of Life
- Blankets
- Towels
- Kitten foster care packages (formula, litter, hot water bottle, starter food, etc.)
- Kitten formula
- Cat climbing structures (easy-to-clean material)
- Cat collars
- Dog leashes
- XXL KONG® toys
- Cat hammocks
- Plastic shower rings (readily available at discount stores)
- Rug samples (usually available at rug stores)
- Plastic cat toys (easy-to-clean material)
- Plastic puppy toys (must be larger than a tennis ball)
- Small (rabbit-sized) cardboard boxes and toilet roll tubes
- Fresh veggies
Electronics
- Digital cameras with SD cards for documenting animal abuse cases
- SD memory cards for digital cameras
- Flat screen monitors
- New computers (volunteer and community education)
- TVs and DVD players
- Laptop and projector for humane education program
- Large outdoor lighting for the lawn and train track area
- Stereo system for dog wards
- Photography lights/backdrop for photographing animals
Large Projects
- Special fencing to make outdoor kitty area (near rabbit runs)
- Benches for the outside area by the train tracks
- New, large sign for the shelter
- Paint and painting for Lake Merritt Shelter
Services (Always Needed!)
- Printing (t-shirts, brochures, etc.)
- Graphic design
- Website assistance
- Construction (we always have projects we need help with around the shelter)
- Transportation of animals
